Qatar National Library Gives Workshop About Understanding the Needs of Talented Children
Creativity comes with joys and challenges – for the parent, the child and the teacher. Addressing gifted children’s needs early on in their lives will help shape their future educational and career ambitions.
A recent workshop at Qatar National Library engaged parents and children on ways to encourage gifted and creative young people to make the most of their talents. The workshop highlighted the importance of parent-teacher engagement throughout the schooling period, and how best to provide children with learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
Alaa Al Saad, a private school teacher who attended the workshop, said: “Teachers should have knowledge of talented and gifted children in their classrooms and most importantly, how to identify them and make the most of their abilities.”
“It is important for parents to engage with teachers and talk about their children. The event at Qatar National Library is one such platform for parents and teachers to exchange views and share knowledge about their children. I encourage everyone to join these events in the future.”
Azza Amara, another participant at the workshop, said: “The discussion opened my mind to better understand my child’s gift. I would like to thank Qatar National Library for organizing this event and will continue to attend such events in the future.”
To learn more about the Library’s upcoming events, please visit: www.qnl.qa/en/events.
Background Information
Qatar National Library
Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history. In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage library, the Library fosters and promotes greater global insight into the history and culture of the Gulf region. As a public library, we provide equal access for all of Qatar's residents to an environment that supports creativity, independent decision-making, and cultural development. Through all our functions, we provide leadership to the country’s library and cultural heritage sector.